Coal mine workers in West Virginia are faced with a multitude of hazards on every shift they work. Workers have the right to work environments that are safe and free of preventable hazards. Failure of mining companies to adhere to prescribed safety regulations may...
A trucking company that has trucks running on the highways of several states is facing a federal lawsuit that was filed by the wife of a truck driver who died in an accident in 2013 near Bluefield, West Virginia. The lawsuit names the trucking company and one its...
A West Virginia woman is suing Gabriel Brothers after she was injured in a fall at the Charleston location of the store. The injured women claims that she suffered injury due to dangerous conditions at the store. Stores and other public places have a responsibility to...
A recent accident at a mine owned by the nation's largest privately-owned coal company left one dead and two other workers injured. The accident was at the Murray Energy Coal Mine in West Virginia and is still under investigation by authorities. After...
West Virginia readers are likely familiar with the products liability claims against GM regarding faulty car parts and the apparent danger posed to motorists. The car manufacturer has paid millions of dollars to grieving families who have lost loved ones in car...
Workers' compensation benefits are granted to most workers who have been injured on the job, including West Virginia miners. The job requirements of this particular industry commonly place workers in hazardous or dangerous situations, and injury or death can occur. It...
A man has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a West Virginia nightclub after he and his cousin were stabbed in a fight. The personal injury suit claims that the club is financially liable for his injuries because the selling of alcohol during the early...
A personal injury claim is a means of legal recourse for those who have been injured by the negligent actions of another party. This can include injuries suffered in various types of accidents. The success of a personal injury claim is dependant on evidence, such as...
Medical malpractice can leave a patient facing unexpected medical problems and requiring extensive and costly medical treatment. When a West Virginia resident has been harmed by a health care provider, there are certain steps that can be taken...
A West Virginia woman has filed a premises liability lawsuit against a local Captain D's after slip-and-fall accident. The personal injury claim alleges that an icy parking lot caused her to fall, resulting in injuries to her hip, leg and head. The plaintiff asserts...